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November, 2008

When tragedy presents opportunity

Written on 29 Nov, 2008 at 13:13 in Uncategorized | viewed 122 times | 12 Comments

Some are saying this is the 9/11 of India. And like Khushi says, others are saying “Mumbai is brought to its knees.” Yet other news outlets use the term “A city under siege.” Unlike probably most others, my response has... (Continue reading)

Images from the last few days

Written on 29 Nov, 2008 at 12:25 in Uncategorized | viewed 68 times | 2 Comments

All this holiday, I followed the coverage of the Mumbai blasts with indignation, anger, intense sadness and then pride in the bravery of the soldiers. When the RAF and the commandoes went in I was reassured - here in the US, I had... (Continue reading)

Happy Thanksgiving

Written on 26 Nov, 2008 at 23:28 in Uncategorized | viewed 6 times | 0 Comments

A very happy thanksgiving to all! And special thanks – to our readers and contributors whose time and feedback makes us possible and successful and to our writers, who make the site useful, interesting and fun, and to all others who... (Continue reading)

Festive Times – a kiddy winter party

Written on 25 Nov, 2008 at 15:17 in Uncategorized | viewed 38 times | 3 Comments

Hi. So its holiday shopping week, at least for discount hunters like myself. And holiday party invitations are being sent out (to be honest, we only have the office ones!). Why not have a winter party for kids? Before you groan... (Continue reading)

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The Ulto Day

Written on 15 Nov, 2008 at 19:01 in Funny traditions, Good Resources | viewed 98 times | 10 Comments
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The babe and I have decided to have a ‘Ulto’ day. In Bangla, Ulto means topsy turvy or upside down. I dont know who came up with the idea - it was probably when we were chatting about how life has... (Continue reading)

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A drop in the sea in the making of history

Written on 10 Nov, 2008 at 22:29 in Uncategorized | viewed 151 times | 8 Comments

Last week was a momentous time in history. No matter whom one supported politically, it is undeniable that the election of a person of color as President, in the nation with the most power and influence in the world is a tremendously historic and significant moment. It was not... (Continue reading)

Circuit City and Linen n things store closing

Written on 7 Nov, 2008 at 16:34 in Uncategorized | viewed 101 times | 3 Comments

Hey Guys!!!..you may have heard circuit city is closing all its stores. I came to know last week that Linen n things is closing its stores too… The one near my office has most items about 50 -75% off.. I went... (Continue reading)

Celebrating Multiculturalism in Preschool

Written on 7 Nov, 2008 at 14:13 in Education, Life as a mom, Living in a new culture, Our kids, Schools | viewed 585 times | 10 Comments

Next week is family-week at the boys’ preschool. Each child has been asked to make a poster (with the parent’s help) describing his/her cultural background. So the boys and I were busy making our poster, the last couple of days.... (Continue reading)

Life in Pandemonium….and then wash hands

Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 22:05 in Breastfeeding, Kids stories, Pregnancy | viewed 67 times | 2 Comments

So it began easily enough. I was able to distract the babe enough so that I could get the little one latched on and starting to nurse. I even got the babe to get a toy from his playroom downstairs... (Continue reading)

Introducing Maria

Written on 2 Nov, 2008 at 16:59 in Asia, Europe, Extra curricular activities, Just for fun, North America | viewed 57 times | 5 Comments

When I was five or six back in Calcutta, I went to see ‘The Sound of Music’ with my extended family. I think it was the first movie I saw and I remember being dressed in my best, the line to get... (Continue reading)

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